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- Law · official textAdministration of Estate (Probate)CCC Book VI, Title IV: how an estate administrator is appointed (by will or court), their duties, inventory and distribution. A foreigner's heirs must complete this to access Thai assets.
- Law · official textCivil and Commercial Code - SuccessionCCC Book VI: an estate passes to six classes of heirs and the spouse, or by will. Foreigners can inherit condos and leaseholds within quota rules, so a separate Thai-law will is advisable.
- Law · official textInheritance Tax ActInheritance Tax Act 2015: only the share from one person above 100M baht is taxed, at 5% for direct relatives and 10% for others. The spouse is fully exempt.
Articles
- Article · plain wordsInheriting a Condominium Unit in Thailand as a Foreigner: the 49% Quota, Deadlines and the FET FormHow a foreigner can inherit a condominium unit in Thailand: who may re-register ownership, the 49% quota, the obligation to sell the unit within one year, and the role of the FET form.
- Article · plain wordsForms of Wills under Thai Law: Five Ways to Record Your WishesThai law recognises five forms of will. This article breaks down the requirements for each under the Civil and Commercial Code, covers testamentary capacity, and highlights what foreign nationals with assets in Thailand need to keep in mind.
- Article · plain wordsInheriting Land as a Foreign Spouse in Thailand: What You Can Inherit and What to Do with ItA foreign national is a lawful heir of a Thai spouse, but cannot hold land: we break down the rule requiring sale within one year, the condominium foreign-ownership quota, and the practical steps to follow.
- Article · plain wordsInheritance and Wills in Thailand: What a Foreigner Needs to KnowHow property passes in Thailand after death: a will under Thai law, the statutory order of heirs, restrictions on foreigners inheriting land and condominium units, and the role of the court.